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Terence Wood

@terencewood

Finance and risk professional driving compliance, analytics, and growth through data-backed decisions.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a mission-driven role where I can apply finance analytics, credit/risk modeling, and controls to improve fraud prevention and reporting accuracy—while partnering cross-functionally to drive measurable business growth.

I’m a finance and risk professional focused on turning complex data into clear decisions. I currently serve as a Business Development Manager at GreenAgritech Foundation, managing full-cycle accounts payable and receivable and supporting grant program financial operations.

Previously, as a Finance Analyst Intern at Environmental Defense Fund, I evaluated climate-focused investment platforms by analyzing fee structures, operational risks, and financial reporting quality to inform vendor selection.

My background also spans fraud prevention, AML, and risk controls from my time at National Investment Bank in Accra, where I escalated complex fraud cases quickly, investigated mid- to high-risk scenarios up to $7,500, and strengthened loss-monitoring controls across retail banking transactions.

I’ve also delivered measurable outcomes in credit risk and process improvement—analyzing 10,000+ consumer credit records, uncovering card/usage/delinquency trends to improve screening accuracy by 20%, and leading value chain banking across 32+ branches to support 30% loan portfolio growth and $500k+ in new deposits.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

MI

Trade Policy Intern

MSU Extension Institute

May 2023 - Aug 2023 (3 months)

Conducted 25+ stakeholder interviews across 7 Michigan commodity sectors to assess market access and check-off program efficiency. Supported trade policy analysis within Michigan’s $100B+ food and agriculture economy.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology logoKT

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration

Completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.

North Carolina Wesleyan University logoNU

North Carolina Wesleyan University

Master of Science (MSc), Information Technology Management

Pursued an MSc in Information Technology Management at North Carolina Wesleyan University.

Central University logoCU

Central University

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Business Administration (Banking and Finance)

Earned a B.Sc. in Business Administration with a Banking and Finance concentration from Central University.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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